The local motorsport fraternity was plunged into mourning on Saturday with the passing of revered motorbike competitor and Life Member of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club, Terrence Clarke.
‘Duckling’, as he was fondly called, competed in the bike category in the 70s and 80s and was 50cc champion for a number of years. He later moved up to the 125cc.
Clarke is regarded as one of the local pioneers of grasstrack racing. He lived through the era of locally built bikes to factory bikes.
GMR&SC mourns passing of Terrence Clarke
President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club Mahendra ‘Raj’ Boodhoo said the death of Clarke “is a great loss to the motor-racing fraternity.”
“Clarke had a lot of institutional knowledge on the history of motorsport. He was always there to guide us and tell us where he started and how the sport has evolved.”
Boodhoo labelled Clarke as one of his staunchest supporters.
“I’ve lost a friend. He was a cool and respectable gentleman.”
Group Four driver Kevin Jeffrey said the passing of Clarke “is a massive loss for local motorsport.”
“He was an icon of motorsport, especially when it comes to the bikes. His longevity in the sport is unmatched.”
